Description
Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with tangy cheesecake—two decadent desserts in one! These crowd-pleasing bars are easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Make the brownie batter: mix butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Pour into pan.
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For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake batter over brownie batter. Swirl with a knife.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, until center is set. Cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
- Add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra indulgence.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Store in the fridge up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American